The UPSC conducts the NDA Exam twice a year and many students appear in this exam to get selected for the defence services. The NDA Exam consists of a written test and a personality cum intelligence test called SSB Interview. The candidates, who clear both the exams, are recommended for the final selection. Students of class 12th should start preparing for the exam at a very early stage because the competition is very tough.

For the benefit of CDS (I) 2018 Exam aspirants, Jagran Josh is providing some useful tips and strategies that will help in managing the examination pressure in the coming twenty days and utilize the remaining time in an efficient manner.

For the benefit of the candidates who are going to appear for the SSB Interview, the Indian Army has provided a check-list for the candidates. The list consists of necessary items that must be carried along while reporting for the SSB interview at the designated selection centres.

The answers to the frequently asked questions will help the CDS aspirants to prepare for the SSB Interview. The questions are related to travelling allowance, candidate&rsquo;s stay, mobile phones, postponing the SSB interview, Aadhaar enrollment, etc.

Balance between the academics and sports, religiously following the daily routine and emphasis on focused and qualitative study rather than long hours of study hours contributed to Shivansh&rsquo;s success. Playing football and reading are his favorite past times.

Over the last few years, the use of social media by CDS aspirants is catching up in a big way and playing a key role in their success. It is against this backdrop, Jagran Josh is providing some of the ways in which social media can help UPSC CDS Exam preparation.

For the aspirants of CDS, reducing negative marking is of critical importance, as a single mistake in choosing the right answer can turn you into failure. To overcome &lsquo;negative mark trap&rsquo; we are providing you with 8 effective tips here.

The UPSC CDS (II) 2014 General Knowledge Question Paper helps the aspirants in understanding the distribution of marks among various sections and sections of the question paper. Accordingly, aspirants are supposed to prepare their study plan.